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Finding the Third Proportional to 214.88 and 342.28

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Solution

The third proportional to 214.88 and 342.28 is: 545.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.88 : 342.28 = 342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.88/342.28 = 342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.88x = 342.28 × 342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.88x = 117,156.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,156.45/214.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.23

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